The first crocheter’s work that caught my eye at the recent Green with Indie craft show was that of Marti Winger. I saw that plarn from afar and made a bee line to see if there was other crochet at … Read More...
Scrapbook Deal: 7 Gypsies ATC Display
Scrapbook Warehouse has the 7 Gypsies ATC Display on sale for $19.46, that’s 30% off the usual MSRP of $29.95. Click here for more information. Click here to purchase
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Fun Summer Party Idea – Make Soap!
Looking for a unique party idea this summer? Check out Soapylove’s blog for a video tutorial on how to throw a glycerin soap making party. You can also purchase the e-zine, Let’s Get Soapy, which comes with the … Read More...
Tutorial: Reusable fabric gift bags with applique
Lia from Lia’s Space shows how to make these reusable fabric gift bags. No cutting, folding, or taping wrapping paper. Just slide the gift inside and cinch up the drawstrings. Simple applique designs make them super cute. Go to the … Read More...
Sew-along tutorial: Child’s booster seat cover
Brenda from Therapeutic Crafting will be hosting a sew-along for making a booster seat cover. This fabric cover slips over the booster seat to keep it from getting dirty with all the food that inevitably is dropped by a young … Read More...
Free Sewing Pattern: Unisex boxer shorts
Head over to Craft Passion for a free pattern for these unisex boxer shorts. Make them for your hubby as a Father’s Day gift, or make a pair for yourself for comfy lounging. I love the cut of the pockets … Read More...
Free Crafts Ebook!
Springtime is the best time to do some spring cleaning. Look through all your old clothes, clean out your closet and re-decorate your home. Now is the perfect time to do some home remodeling. You can leave your windows wide … Read More...
Check Out These Festive Fun Beads!! Michou Pascale Anderson
Enjoy the fun and festive handmade glass beads of artist Michou Pascale Anderson, who is the featured artist of the site www.beadingtimes.com. On the Beading Times site they’ve done a really nice interview and they give the reader some … Read More...
Craft Hope collects handmade washcloths and towels for Gulf cleanup
If you’ve been watching news of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and feeling helpless as this disaster continues to unfold, here’s a way you can put your sewing (or knitting or crocheting) skills to use to help … Read More...
Free download: Super Cute Pattern Making Measurement Chart
Every time I make a garment for myself, I get out the measuring tape to see how big I am around the waist, hips, etc. The numbers tend to get jotted down on scrap bits of newspaper with no notations … Read More...
Projects: Stamped Father’s Day Cards
Visit Stampendous’ website for several wonderful Father’s Day stamped card ideas.
-Heather
Looking for more Father’s day papers, stamps, and Embellishments? then check out these Father’s day designs on A Cherry On Top
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It’s new: Loungewear designs by Colette Patterns
Sarai from Colette Patterns adds to her line of vintage-inspired sewing patterns with the introduction of two patterns for sewing loungewear.
“Nutmeg includes a sweet little bralette that ties in the back and at the shoulders with ribbons and looks … Read More...
Tutorial: Neon doily t-shirt applique
Buffy from B. Jane Brewing guest blogs over at U Create with a tutorial showing how to take yesterday’s crocheted doily and turn it into a neon t-shirt applique that is very “today”. Get the how-to.
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Bath and Beauty: Facts and Fancies
If you’re like me, you are interested in homemade bath & beauty products; however, the meaning of terms like ‘natural’ and ‘organic’ can sometimes be a bit confusing. To learn all you ever wanted to know & more about handmade … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a toddler’s cardigan from an adult sweater
Why is it that clothes get cuter and cuter the smaller they get? This little toddler-sized cardigan is no exception. Chris from Pickup Some Creativity shares a tutorial on her blog showing how to do it. Get the how-to.… Read More...
Tutorial: Patch pockets in three variations
Mo from lime gardenias shares a tutorial over at Sew, Mama, Sew! showing how to make patch pockets in three variations. Whether it’s the pieced striped pocket, the bias-edged pocket, or the bow-trimmed pocket, any of the three would look … Read More...
Tutorial: Ruffle baby bonnet
Lindsay from The Cottage Mama shares a tutorial on her blog, The Cottage Home, for making this ruffle baby bonnet. The ruffle trim is so sweet framing baby’s face! It cinches in the back to allow an adjustable fit as … Read More...
Tutorial: Make a rufflelier (ruffled chandelier)
Sarah from 2 Giggle Boxes made this ruffelier, a chandelier wrapped with ruffled fabric strips. Wouldn’t this be fabulous in a little girl’s room, or as a decoration for a fancy tea party? You can make one with the tutorial … Read More...
Mustache Cupcakes
How insanely adorable are these cupcakes? Follow the mustache trend (I was thinking it was a trend but doubted such a thing, for it sounds odd, until Sprinkle Bakes confirmed this) HERE with the recipe for the cuppies and chocolate … Read More...